Victorian Saint Cecilia Cameo Brooch

Victorian Saint Cecilia Cameo BroochON HOLD An extraordinary antique neoclassical cameo brooch, depicting Saint Cecilia (also spelled Cecelia). It's from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860, with an intricately carved, curved bull's mouth shell set in a simple 9 carat rose gold mount. Victorian Neoclassicism was a style of historical design inspired by the art and architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome, with many of the upper and middle classes embarking on a "Grand Tour" to the

It's crafted in 18 carat white gold with London hallmarks for the year 1955

Light wear to the stones consistent with age

crafted in 15ct yellow gold and set with bright white seed pearls

clarity VS/SI

with additional fittings at the back for wear as a brooch

42ct Diamond

converted from a clasp

Weight: 25

and often incorporated colourful and exotic gemstones such as carved jade

and two seams of pearls traversing diagonally across the outer edge

25ct total calculated per face) and Ceramic

Head size: 18